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W.Howard retains multiple ISO standards. W.Howard has been successfully recertified for the ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 standards for another year. This accreditation demonstrates the company has quality management systems in place that meet international standards. Organisations use ISO9001 to demonstrate their ability to provide products and services that meet the regulations and satisfy their customer’s […]

W.Howard Group joins NMBS. The W.Howard Group is pleased to announce it has become a National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) supplier member. The move, which reaffirms the manufacturer’s commitment to the independent merchant sector, will enable the Manchester-based company to better support its existing network of independent customers, as well as giving new builders’ merchants […]

W.Howard to attend the Irish Hardware Show W.Howard will be attending the 2019 Irish Hardware Show in Dublin, Ireland.As the official show of the Hardware Association Ireland, the Hardware Show 2019 is the leading show for merchants and retailers across Ireland. Exhibitors cover a wide range of home, garden, trade and DIY sectors. This year, […]

W.Howard reassures customers ahead of Brexit uncertainty. The W.Howard Group has secured formal supply agreements with key suppliers, to counter the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations and the impact of the possible options currently being debated in Parliament. In response to questions on the issue from customers and suppliers, W. Howard’s Group Managing Director, Graham […]

W.Howard at Modular Matters Yesterday our team were at the Modular Matters conference and exhibition in Birmingham. As a business that is committed to developing innovative products suitable for the ever-growing offsite construction market, it was a great opportunity to hear about and share in the pioneering developments that are taking place here in the […]

Last month we were delighted to be the lead sponsor of the 2018 TTJ awards, a pivotal part of our 60th anniversary year. We joined with more than 400 industry colleagues to celebrate innovation and success within the sector. Pictured from l-r is host, Jo Caulfield, award winner Stuart Watts of International Plywood and our […]

The Hardware Journal of Ireland have recently published a great piece on W.Howard’s involvement in a unique heritage renovation project. The Chapel apartments, a redevelopment of a historic Wesleyan Methodist Chapel School, have used our skirtings and architraves in white KOTA™ as well as our American Black Walnut veneered. Read the Hardware Journal article HERE (on page 87) Read more […]

Celebrating 60 Years of Business as the Lead TTJ Awards Sponsor As part of our 60 year anniversary celebrations, this month we are proud to be headline sponsor for the 2018 TTJ Awards which is taking place on 21 September at the InterContinental Park Lane in London. The awards, which annually showcase the successes of […]